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R961 NAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

White Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,914 mi
Last recorded227,914 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 NAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 227,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

handbrake adjustment

power steering box worn

Pass 2 Aug 2008 224,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel bearings play

both wipers worn

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear shocker slight leak

rear differential oil leak

steering box worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 215,141 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 215,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 210,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steerin g stops dry

Pass 26 Jul 2005 206,722 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?

Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
4,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,634
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,471
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
position lamp(s) not working 1,273
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R961 NAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in White with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 120,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monterey fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R961 NAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monterey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R961 NAB registered?

R961 NAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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